Garden Classes

Join us for events, classes, and one of the metro area's largest spring plant sales! Connect with Ramsey County Garden Education Volunteers and enhance your gardening skills.

Our classes are taught online using Zoom or in person at the

Ramsey County Extension Office in Maplewood.

The classes below are open to the public but registration is required.

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Upcoming Classes

Mon, Sep 14
Growing Great Garlic (IN PERSON)
Extension Office-Maplewood
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Sep 14, 2026, 6:30 PM CDT
Extension Office-Maplewood, 2020 White Bear Ave, Maplewood, MN 55109, USA
Love garlic? Why not plant some this fall? In this class you'll learn about the types of garlic that grow well in Minnesota, the growing conditions they need, and how and when to harvest scapes and bulbs.
Sat, Sep 19
Food Saving (IN PERSON)
Extension Office-Maplewood
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Sep 19, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT
Extension Office-Maplewood, 2020 White Bear Ave, Maplewood, MN 55109, USA
Learn how to save, store, and preserve seasonal fruits and vegetables to enjoy the best flavors and highest nutrition for as long as possible. This class introduces the many different methods of food preservation.
Tue, Sep 22
Growing Microgreens
Virtual Event using Zoom
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Sep 22, 2026, 6:30 PM CDT
Virtual Event using Zoom
Microgreens are quick-growing vegetable and herb seedlings that are raised indoors. Learn about growing microgreens for use in salads or as fresh green in many types of dishes any time of year.
Sat, Oct 03
Houseplant Success (IN PERSON)
Extension Office-Maplewood
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Oct 03, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT
Extension Office-Maplewood, 2020 White Bear Ave, Maplewood, MN 55109, USA
Learning to care for indoor plants is a little different than caring for outdoor plants. With a little special care and consideration, you can keep your indoor plants healthy and avoid common problems.
Thu, Oct 08
Fall Into Winter
Virtual event using Zoom
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Oct 08, 2026, 6:30 PM CDT
Virtual event using Zoom
Learn about how to put your garden to bed in this class, which provides information about what to do for your garden and landscape between September and February.